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Seraphim

♂ Boy

Pronounced SEH-rah-fim /ˈsɛr.ə.fɪm/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew serafim, 'the burning/fiery ones' — the highest order of angels; a saint's name in the Orthodox Church; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: The burning/fiery ones; highest angels: Seraphim is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SEH-rah-fim'). We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew serafim, 'the burning/fiery ones' — the highest order of angels; a saint's name in the Orthodox Church; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#8136 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 115

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219232025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Seraphim comes from the Hebrew serafim, 'the burning/fiery ones' — the highest order of angels; a saint's name in the Orthodox Church (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'SEH-rah-fim').

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox Christian families. Rare, the-fiery-ones at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Seraphim is Hebrew for 'the burning/fiery ones' — the highest order of angels (and an Orthodox saint's name) — a lyrical, radiant name (we note the sacred sense; said 'SEH-rah-fim').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Seraphim — Hebrew; sacred sense

Variations

SerafimSeraphinSerafino

Nicknames

Sera

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Gabriel— a fellow angel-linked boys' name
Raphael— a companion archangel boys' name
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Elohim— shares the -im ending
Abrahim— the same biblical feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Seraphim mean?

Seraphim is Hebrew for 'the burning/fiery ones' — the highest order of angels; also an Orthodox saint's name. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Seraphim?

It's said SEH-rah-fim /ˈsɛr.ə.fɪm/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Seraphim a boy or girl name?

Seraphim is a boy's name.

How popular is Seraphim?

Seraphim is a very rare name in the U.S.

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